Ranelagh Gardens

c. 1936

George Stonehill

Associated Names
George Stonehill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a symmetrical arrangement of geometric shapes and lines forming a complex layout. It resembles a meticulously planned garden or a blueprint of a formal park, with various square and rectangular sections filled with intricate patterns suggestive of pathways, plant beds, or water features. The repetition of circles within these sections may evoke hedges or ornamental plants, while the rows on the right could resemble evenly planted trees in an orchard. The larger green expanses and surrounding pathways give a sense of manicured lawns or pathways connecting the different sections.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 38 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10510


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: STONEHILL.36

Wikidata ID

Q64571580

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